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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1911

Page

2

Boxing Referee Named For Fritz Holland Brown Bout In Oakland

Jack Welsh selected as referee for the ten round middleweight clash between Fritz Holland of Spokane and Chicago Knockout Brown at the Oakland Wheelmen venue. The bout tops a card that betting fans list at even money with the winner aiming to meet Frank Kraus. In Ballard interclub actions Rainier Valley won three of four events, Archie Wyard the lone Ballard victory, and Sorenson defeated Thompson in a first round finish. Local results included Ward of R V A C beating Clayton Anderson in four rounds and Hartwick taking two falls from Hall. Meanwhile Chicago police fear a New Year bout between Mike Sheridan and Chuck Larson due to unknown arena location and promoter warnings of evading the law.

United Press Oakland Cal Jack Welsh Fritz Holland Ballard Rainier Valley Boys Ballard Boys Archie Wyard Lasinsky Sorenson Valley Thompson Jack Ward Clayton Anderson Hartwick Hall Chicago Mike Sheridan Chuck Larson

Boston National Baseball Club Changes Hands

James F. E. Gaffrney of New York and Joho M. Ward, formerly with New York, are announced as owners of the Boston National Baseball Club after purchasing the stock of the late Wm. R. Russell. The move transfers control of the club to this pair.

Boston James FE. Gaffrney New York Joho M. Ward Boston National Baseball Club Wm. R. Russell

New Leader of Reds Hank O Day Named Temporary Chief

Hank O Day veteran player and umpire and dean of National League arbitrators will direct the Cincinnati Reds for a time at least.

Hank O'Day National League Cincinnati Ball Club

Women armed to patrol suburbs near Chicago

Dec 20 report notes that five suburban vigilante committees have empowered women residents to carry revolvers and wear stars with authority to arrest robbers. They may shoot night marauders as part of the anti robbery effort.

Chicago Kip Ming

Frisco Water Witch Considered for Olympic Team

Frisco's Terie Desch, a noted water swimmer, is urged for Olympic selection by the American swimming community. Desch, born in the Marquesas and trained by Gustav Peterson, is praised for speed in freestyle and potential in diving and trick diving, with aims to compete against Europe’s top women swimmers in upcoming tryouts in San Francisco.

San Francisco R Snediger Terie Pesch G. Smith J. Pletcher England Golden Gate Gustav Peterson Presidio Mfe

How Gambling Is Made Harmless By Loaded Dice Tools

Edward Stockton testified in Chicago federal court describing the manufacture of "sure thing" gambling aids. He explained electro magnetic loaded dice and magnetized cigar case setups used to tilt craps and poker games in favor of the banker, enabling near automatic wins.

Edward Stockton Federal Chicago Sandia Stockton Ide Bia Fliem Liant & Co Poolrooma

Old Timer and the Knife Fight that Shook a City

Johnny Reid, a notorious coast fighter and manag er, clashes with Barney Furey in a Cincinnati saloon after Reid vows to attack Kinney. Furey blindsides Reid with a brutal hammer blow, knocks him out, then helps him up and explains he spared him to protect Kinney. Reid leaves nursing his battered face and bruised ego.

Johnny Reid Boston Seattle Kidgrove John Biffer Reid Buddy Ryan Ryan Gardner Herbert Buddy Chicago Milton Kinney Fair Clase Barney Furey Cincinnati Gans Kinney Purey Furey Sthein Parney Mr. Reid San Francisco

New Hotel Frye Cafe Opens to Wide Praise

The Hotel Frye Cafe opened with a gala evening drawing hundreds who toured the decor enjoyed fine foods by chef Charles Heyden and music by Professor Freimuth and orchestra. Hosts Ryan and Pickering received many compliments as Seattle’s business community sent floral tributes. The cafe is expected to be a welcome addition to the city’s dining scene.

Alveolar Dentistry Promises Superior Passages of Care

An advertising piece from Alveolar Dentistry promotes Alveolar Dentistry methods as superior to bridgework. It pledges honesty, modern ethics, and painless service, offering free consultations and samples. The copy touts full replacement front teeth and back teeth options with lifelike alveolar teeth, claiming faster, less invasive results.

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